Ocean Diorama Family Letter

Dear Family,

Our class is learning about the ocean and how pollution affects the plants and animals that live there.  We are learning that we need to help keep the oceans clean by not polluting.  When we help take care of our environment we are being good stewards of the Earth’s resources.

We will be working on reading, writing, math, philanthropy, social studies and science skills.  Your child will have a project to work on at home creating an Ocean Diorama.  As you and your child are working on this project, this would be a great opportunity to ask questions and find out what your child is learning about the ocean environment and the animals that live in the ocean.  You can help by asking them to think about the project, what they need to do, and how they can solve the problems they have encountered.  However, if they are unable to solve the problem, please feel free to give them suggestions.

Your child will need to have a shoebox, or other suitable box, some art supplies, markers, crayons, scraps of colorful paper, scissors, glue and clear plastic wrap. (See the attached page for suggestions.)  If you are having trouble gathering supplies, or if you have any questions, please call or email me.

Please help your child create an ocean environment in his/her shoe box, but please do not do this project for them.  Include some ocean plants and animals. 

Your child’s Ocean Diorama will be due on ____________________.  Please make sure your child has his/her project done before that day. 

Thank you for your continued support and help.  You are making a difference in your child’s life.

Sincerely,